LeBron James passed Jason Kidd for third on the NBA’s all-time assists list on Sunday, reaching 12,092 career assists during a 131-124 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Passing Jason Kidd on the Assists Chart
James secured the milestone dish with a bounce pass to a cutting Dean Wade for a dunk in the final minutes, according to [Inquirer.com]. He finished the afternoon with 15 points and 11 assists, [Yahoo Sports] reported.
“It means I had a lot of great teammates. You’ve got to have teammates that put the ball in the hole. My job is just to try to put it on-time, on-target,” James said after the game, according to [nba.com].
“I love the history of the game. I love the players that came before me. It’s super honoring.”
Kidd previously held the third-place spot with 12,091 career assists. James entered the league as a rookie averaging 5.9 assists per game and never dropped below 6.0 in any of his subsequent 23 seasons, capturing the assist title in the 2019-20 season with 10.2 per game.
Supporting Cast Leads Victory Without Embiid
Jaylen Brown scored 31 points and Tyrese Maxey added 27 points to lead the team to an 11-3 record, [Yahoo Sports] reported. The squad played without Joel Embiid, who sat out due to plantar fascia injury management.
Indiana was led by Pascal Siakam, who scored 31 points, including 19 in a high-scoring fourth-quarter push, according to [Inquirer.com]. The Pacers shot just 25 percent from three-point range, hitting 8 of 32 attempts, [Bleacher Report] reported.
Where the Record Stands Across Categories
James remains the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with 43,606 points, according to [nba.com]. He ranks 23rd in career rebounds with 12,174, sitting just behind Charles Oakley at 12,205 and ahead of Dennis Rodman at 11,954.
On the defensive end, James recorded 1,193 blocks to stand 66th in league history, tied with Bo Outlaw and Adonal Foyle. He also sits sixth on the all-time steals list with 2,430 thefts, trailing Gary Payton at 2,445.
Common Questions About the Milestone
How many career points does LeBron James have?
James finished Sunday’s action with 43,606 career points, leading all players in NBA history, [nba.com] reported.
Who did LeBron pass for third in assists?
James passed Jason Kidd, who finished his career with 12,091 assists, according to [Bleacher Report].
What was the final score of the game?
The team defeated the Indiana Pacers 131-124 on Sunday afternoon at Xfinity Mobile Arena, [Yahoo Sports] reported.
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